The Slator 2020 Language Service Provider Index ranks the world’s largest language service providers by revenue and features over 130 LSPs across the Leaders, Challengers, and Boutique categories. Continue reading
Rundown on how the language industry’s five full-service Super Agencies fared in the Slator 2020 Language Service Provider Index. Continue reading
Slator 2019 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report
Download the Slator 2019 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report — an in-depth summary and analysis of the 60 language industry M&A and 15 start-up and tech funding rounds. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Transcreation’s Future, Happy Localizers, Choosing a TMS, EU and Irish
Sourcing TMS and services from separate providers? Are localization pros really the least depressed? Will transcreation/trans-adaptation grow long-term? Should Irish be an official EU working language? Continue reading
Appen Revenues Up 47% in FY 2019, Speech Annotation Posts Strong Growth
Australia-listed data annotation provider Appen reports 2019 full-year results; machine learning platform Figure Eight contributes USD 22m to total revenues of USD 352m (+47%). Continue reading
Don’t Miss XTM Live USA 2020 – Covering Some of the Industry’s Hottest Topics
Slator talks with Shamus Dermody of XTM International as they prepare for XTM Live on March 19-20 in Silicon Valley. Continue reading
The UK Now Has a National Register of Public Service Translators
Hundreds of translators have reportedly expressed interest in having their own register, which offers financial incentives to early applicants and dual registrants. Continue reading
European Union Looks for 50 Translators with ‘Perfect Knowledge’ of Irish
Ireland and the EU hope their support for Irish education and professional training will pay off with enough Irish translators to allow the EU’s Irish derogation status to expire in 2022. Continue reading
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Capita Plans to Sell Translation and Interpreting Business, UK Media Reports
At a price tag of GBP 200m+, UK outsourcing giant Capita plc is planning to sell nine of its Specialized Services business lines, including translation and interpreting. Continue reading
Language Industry Hires at lengoo, Unbabel, Acolad Group, and XTM
lengoo adds a Chief Sales Officer and a VP of Global Accounts; Unbabel, a VP and GM for North America; Acolad Group a Sales Director for Southern Europe; and XTM a Director of Business Development. Continue reading
Barbara Moser-Mercer Wins 2020 Danica Seleskovitch Prize for Outstanding Service to Interpreting
Conference interpreter Barbara Moser-Mercer named 2020 winner of the Danica Seleskovitch Prize for outstanding service to the interpreting and translation profession. Continue reading
After Watchdog Fine, Norway’s Police Opens Bidding for Nationwide Interpreting Contract
Norway launches nationwide interpreting framework contract after police fined by procurement watchdog for awarding contracts without properly notifying potential bidders. Continue reading
Shares in Japan’s Largest Translation Company Slide on Declining Revenues
Increase in revenues from patent translations fails make up for decline across all other sectors of core Translation Business. Continue reading
Use of ModernMT in IP and Life Science Translations: an ASTW Case Study
Interview with Davide Caroselli, Product VP of ModernMT, the context-aware machine translation that learns from user corrections. Continue reading
Trans-adaptation: Why BetterUp’s Localization Process Starts at Content Creation
Coaching app BetterUp relies on trans-adaptation and working with different subject matter experts per target region to localize content that resonates across cultures. Continue reading
Straker Translations Pays USD 1.1 Million for New Zealand Rival NZTC
Australia-listed language service provider Straker Translations acquires New Zealand Translation Centre (NZTC) for USD 1.1m, or 0.4x revenues. Continue reading
Finland Introduces Subtitling Standards for Consistency Across Platforms
A working group’s quality recommendations for subtitling television programs in Finland have been endorsed by professional organizations, language service providers, and TV channels. Continue reading
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